Hocutt defends moving Miami past Clemson in CFP rankings

Chairman Kirby Hocutt defended the College Football Playoff selection committee Tuesday for swapping Miami and Clemson in the latest rankings, days after both registered sizable wins.

When asked to justify the adjusted rankings, Hocutt commended the No. 2 Hurricanes for overcoming a pair of 14-point deficits vs. Virginia, suggesting Miami wasn't penalized for digging itself those holes in the first place.

Hocutt praises Miami's "poise and ability"in coming back to beat Virginia like it did, strengthened its resume just enough to take a slight edge over Clemson.